Shahi Veg Kofta Curry

Shahi Veg Kofta Curry by Sangeeta on Aug 2, 2011

A very well known mughlai dish.Mughlai food is characterized by rich and creamy curry which have a distinct aroma and taste of ground and whole spices.Mughlai food is characterized by rich and creamy curry which have a distinct aroma and taste of ground and whole spices to which i added some fresh fruits to give some xtra frshness n crunchy taste to the koftas:)

Cook time: Under 30 min
Prep time: Under 30 min
Yields: serves 4 person

Ingredients

For Koftas:
100 gram cottage cheese (crumbled) / tofu for vegans
250 gram mix vegetables (finely chopped-carrot,flower,beans,peas)
1 large potato (boiled,peeled n mashed)
3 tablespoon all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2-3 green chillies(crushed) / as per taste
1/2 teaspoon chilly powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
For Stuffing:
4 tablespoon cashew nuts (toasted n chopped)
4 tablespoon golden raisins
4 tablespoon fresh pomegranate seeds(optional)
corn flour for dusting
oil for frying / bake
For Curry:
2 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon black cumin (shah jeera)
2 tomatoes (blanched n puree)
1 onion (chopped)
1/2 garlic (crushed)
1/2 ginger (crushed)
1 tablespoon chilly powder / as per taste
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoon raisins (soaked n pureed)
1/3 cup curd / bean curd for vegans
1oo gram Fresh cream
For white paste:
4-6 cashew nuts
2 tablespoon grated coconut
2 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 tespoon watermelon seeds
1 cup milk (warm)

Method

For Koftas:
Mix the ingredients of stuffing in a bowl.Mix all the above ingredients and shape dough into small koftas/balls of lemon size balls.Stuff the stuffing mixture ,roll again ,dust with cornflour and deep fry on medium heat or bake in the oven.

For Curry:

Soak all ingredients of white paste in warm milk for 1/2 an hrs and grind to smooth paste and keep aside.In deep pan heat oil,add black cumin and fry ginger, garlic and onions.

Add tomato puree and white paste and simmer for 3-5 minutes.Add remaining ingredients except curd and cream.Cover and cook till oil separates,add beaten curd.

Cook for a minute,add koftas, thick cream .Serve HOT with rice,nan,kultcha,chapatti or any bread of your choice:)
Note:
add koftas 5-7 mins before serving,other wise it will absorb the gravy.

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Recipe Reference

my mom use to make koftas with different veggies,i learned it from her,but not reached up to her mark,still jugling:d